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e-solation

The deliberate decision to go on vacation without a laptop computer, no smart phone, and no contact whatsoever with the cyber-world; or to take a break from such contact.
"I can't wait to go on our camping trip!"
"Can you survive roughing it in the middle of nowhere without tweeting or posting on Facebook?"
"You bet! I'm gonna enjoy my e-solation!"
by MILatino February 28, 2011
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Isolationism

Isolationism is a foreign policy which combines a non-interventionist military policy and a political policy of economic nationalism (protectionism). In other words, it asserts both of the following:

1. Non-interventionism – Political rulers should avoid entangling alliances with other nations and avoid all wars not related to direct territorial self-defense.

2. Protectionism – There should be legal barriers to control trade and cultural exchange with people in other states.

Isolationism is not to be confused with the non-interventionist philosophy and foreign policy of the libertarian world view, which espouses unrestricted free trade and freedom of travel for individuals to all countries. This "libertarian isolationist" view is best defined as a policy of non-participation in foreign political relations, but free trade and affability to all people.
Our founding fathers asked that we follow non-interventionism. Don't confuse Isolationism with Non-interventionism.
by The Lone Heretic February 22, 2009
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urban isolationist

A person who chooses to live in an expensive, popular, densely-populated part of a major city, but hates being around other people.
John: Did you hear Tony bought one of those condos in Uptown, right over Starbucks?

Bill: He bought it just to look cool; he hates having to be in crowds, wait in line, or say hello to neighbors.

John: Yeah, I thought he was an urban isolationist.
by RenegadeTX January 4, 2008
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isolationism

foreign policy of the US throughout most of its existence, especially in the early 20th century.

simply put: don't meddle with foreign countries

related: washington's farewell address, monroe doctrine, etc.
isolationism > imperialism
by squee1 September 7, 2005
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Inflation

Inflation measures how much poorer the population has become over a certain period, usually a year.
The personal finances of Fed members trading millions in SP500 futures using insider information are not impacted by inflation.
by TheMarketDog October 3, 2021
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Love inflation

The phenomenon whereby a couple tell each other 'I love you' so frequently that after a few months the phrase loses all meaning.
Most commonly occurs in a problematic relationship where couples brush aside their troubles without really resolving them and just tell the other party how much they love them instead.
Mike: Janet! What have I told you about leaving the fucking TV remote on the sofa! You know it belongs on the coffee table!
Janet: I do love you though :)
*couple make up and hasten to forget TV remote argument*

... and so love inflation occurs.
by fluorescent December 14, 2009
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inflation

In America, how the federal government robs it's citizens.
Bob: President Bush's tax cuts, really helped me out! It's my money so why shouldnt i get to keep more of it?
Kelly" That's great Bob, it's too bad that because of inflation each dollar you save has less purchasing power each year.
by GeorgeWBush September 6, 2006
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